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EDITING

Edits That Keep You Sounding Like You

I'm a writer, too, so I get it. You need an editor who coaches and encourages you, who protects your voice while helping you shape it.

Developmental Editing

This is a big-picture edit in which I help you strengthen structure, voice, and themes. I offer suggestions for global revisions but don't make changes to your manuscript myself. You'll get comments in the margin and an editorial letter from me.

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Examples of suggested edits:

  • Writing for a different audience

  • Changing the point of view

  • Tightening dialogue so each character's voice is unique but consistent

  • Adjusting pacing by expanding or shortening sections

Developmental edits

Copy Editing

A copy edit is the final polish before your manuscript is published. I go through your manuscript with a fine-tooth comb to clean up grammar, spelling, and continuity issues. You'll get a redlined manuscript using Microsoft Word's track-changes function and, if applicable, a style sheet.
 
Examples of suggested edits:

  • Correcting grammar and improper word usage

  • Fixing misspelled words

  • Standardizing hyphenation, capitalization, and use of numerals

  • Flagging continuity issues, like inconsistencies of character details​

Copy edits

Recent Work

Be Heard

Hire me for your next project, and we'll get your voice to a place you're proud of.
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